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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 6h

Getting ready for my @writersleaguetexas.bsky.social class on How to Begin (& Finish) Your Book, and I'm so excited. If there's one I love second to actually writing, it's talking to writers about writing.

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 10h

Last few hours! Registration for my class tonight on How to Begin (& Finish) Your Book ends at 5pm CST TODAY! Class is tonight, but there will be recording if you can't make it live. – Writers League of Texas @writersleaguetexas.bsky.social writersleague.org/calendar/the...

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“The Long Haul: How to Begin (& Finish) Your Book” with Samantha M Clark

$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members Writing a novel or memoir can be daunting. But never fear, this class will show you how to get started, how to not lose steam in the middle, and how to revise e…

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 16h

I've been a fan of Gayle Forman's books since I read If I Stay years ago. I just backed her new Orchid Girls, which is funding now on @kickstarter.com and can't wait to read it! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gay...

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Orchid Girls

Raised To Be Perfect. Destined To Rebel

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · 29/09/2026

Saw a video about this movie this morning, and felt the need to share with y'all. It's the oldest surviving animated feature film. (If you also follow @moviessilently.bsky.social , you likely have heard about it already)

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The Adventures Of Prince Achmed (1926) - the oldest surviving animated feature film

YouTube video by Donald P. Borchers

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Time for a new pinned post! Writer pals, I host query letters and nonfiction book proposals, free, on my site. www.ericsmithrocks.com/perfect-pitch Near Philly? I host free in-person AMAs with industry pros often. www.neighborhoodliterary.com/neighborhoods Hope these resources will be helpful.

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Perfect Pitch — ERIC SMITH

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 26/09/2026

Hey, friends! Many of us had planned to be at the Chappaqua Book Fest today, but organizers had to cancel due to weather. It's sad news that also has financial implications (there are expenses even when the event doesn't happen). Want to join me & donate to help out? www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

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Donate to CCBF to get books into the hands of kids!

Thank you for supporting the Chappaqua Children’s Book FestivalEvery child deserves the joy of discovering a great book. Your donation helps us put books…

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 26/09/2026

I love otters so much. They seem like the dogs of the ocean.

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 24/09/2026

Libraries really are for everyone.

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Well, heavens to betsy what a nice thing to say!

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 23/09/2026

The picture book I'm most excited about this fall comes out next week! HERE COMES THE BAND by Shadra Strickland and John Holyfield is full of all the life and joy you need right now. And this cover makes me smile every time I see it. bookshop.org/p/books/here...

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Here Comes the Band

From Ezra Jack Keats Award and Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Shadra Strickland comes a dazzling picture book about a young child who watches in awe as an HBCU band takes th...

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Stephanie Campisi @stephcampisi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Fwiw, Zombies is a small book. Four-figure advance, minimal promo budget, minimal buy-in from major retailers. When mid-list authors say that every copy is meaningful, we mean it! I'm truly grateful for every single person who has supported this book.

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Middle grade graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier discussed her forthcoming projects and her views on book culture, in advance of her keynote speech at the Frankfurt Kids Conference buff.ly/VojtWxk

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Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I AM A GOOD DOG is out today. 💙🐶 @choldenko.bsky.social and I loved writing about Metal Head. Wallace West's illustrations are absolutely perfect. We hope you like this one as much as we do. Visit your local bookstore or order here: us.macmillan.com/books/978125... @mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Bookaday I added @carterhiggins.bsky.social and @100scopenotes.bsky.social's Little Turtle Pond to my 2027 Books I Love presentation: www.johnschu.com/2027-books-i...

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When a literary agent says their “list is full” what does that even mean? A little blip on what that is, why I’m closed to certain categories, and why it’s important to treat our colleagues as well as our clients. Take care of each other. ❤️ ericsmithrocks.substack.com/p/opening-to...

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Opening to Queries Again, or Why Agents Close to Certain Categories

What does “my list is full” even mean?

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"A beautiful love letter to the theater. . . . the very first time that I read this book, I just smiled. John and Jaime were made to make this book together. Friends, you need to read this book. It will just make you so happy." — @colbysharp.bsky.social mrschureads.blogspot.com/2026/06/this...

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit Help spread the word! 👉 Like 👉 Follow 👉 Share

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm grateful for the 300 librarians I met in Tennessee and the 3,000 students I met in New York this week! Thank you, readers!!! See you next week: Virginia!

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Three of my clients got The Call this week, and oh my heart, it feels like publishing is buzzing and picking up a little. ❤️

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Totally fine! A lot of my clients are in a bundle of categories. Just be sure to focus on that One Thing first while querying. I see folks make the mistake of listing all their projects sometimes. #AskDV

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

As someone who also writes, I find that when I’m re-reading a project, and come upon scenes that I’m hurrying by and skirting over… that’s the sign they gotta go. 😔 #AskDV

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In case you missed it, yesterday @mkengland.bsky.social had a new book come out! The first in their newest MG trilogy, and it’s just so delightful. ❤️ www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/801909...

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 16/09/2026

On my trip to Texas this week, two different readers - one librarian and one 6th grader - recommended this debut MG novel to me, which means it's going on my library list, pronto! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

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The Edge of Forever

**For fans of BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE and COYOTE SUNRISE**Humor and heart, along with a life-changing friendship make this perfect for SUMMER READINGMaisie is still reeling from the loss of her dad when...

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Kwame Mbalia @kwamembalia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

JAX FREEMAN AND THE GRAVEYARD FOREST comes out next week!

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Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

After being closed to queries for a year and a half (omg) I’m finally opening back up, writer friends! Wishlist here! www.ericsmithrocks.com/mswl

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Lisa Yee . . . is confused about social media @lisayee.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I'll be gabbing with #KwameAlexander on Tuesday. Hope you can join all of us!!! #Education #KidLit #Authors #Literacy #Books

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Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm hitting the road with @kaaauthor.bsky.social for the I AM A GOOD DOG Book Tour! 🐶 Here are next week's stops: 9/21 Composition Shop · Longmont, CO 9/22 Rediscovered Books · Boise, ID 9/24 Copperfield's Books · Petaluma, CA 9/26 Barnes & Noble · Rancho Cucamonga, CA buff.ly/KEEoTlU

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Maggie Tokuda-Hall @maggietokudahall.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It was my birthday yesterday so you have to be nice to me (buy my books)

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 14/09/2026

From not one but two wonderful #kidlit authors!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"I'm excited to share the activity for Lily-May's Joyful Day because it was inspired by two specific aspects of my conversation with John Schu." —Jennifer LaGarde static1.squarespace.com/static/604c4...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thank you for featuring Lily-May's Joyful Day, @psychologytoday.com! www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/well...

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 06/09/2026

Love this Little Free Library!!!

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 05/09/2026

Ooohhhhh Love this so much and now I want a Chronicles of Narnia set like this. #booksky

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 05/09/2026

Snuggly sweetness for your Saturday

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

How does a Newbery Award-Winning writer keep writing while also working and while dealing with tough times? Rajani LaRocca gives us a glimpse at what fuels her own personal creativity for writing everything from picture books to YA! 12x12challenge.com/p... #podcast #author #kidlit #picturebook

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

5th-grade teacher and author @colbysharp.bsky.social created the This Is a School teachers' guide: d3kr0g7umcubly.cloudfront.net/candlewick-p...

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Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com · 03/09/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I am Brian Kirby & I write & illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - briankirbystudio.com Agent - @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social, @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #art 🫧

Picture book illustration in a cartoon style of shimmering, colorful, anthropomorphic bubbles being blown from a bubble wand against a blue sky with green grass, trees and clouds in the background. BrianKirbyStudio.com info in bubble letters over the image.

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🎨 📚 It's Back-To-School season, and that means school pictures! I'm Diandra Mae, an author-illustrator who loves showing kids REALLY being kids. 😆 I'm rep'd by Carrie Hannigan at HGLit. diandramae.com #kidlit #kidlitart #backtoschool

A digital illustration showing a group of six animal "kids" having their school picture taken with a very 90s-style blue and pink laser backdrop. Each portrait is messy or silly in some way. A turtle is about to sneeze, a mouse is too short and out of frame, a bear is smiling with a huge smile, a pig has her finger in her mouth, a rabbit with braces has his face too close to the camera and is taking up the entire frame, a poodle's fluffy hairdi has fallen, and her ribbons are coming undone.

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

“Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card!” - Arthur Read Today is a great day to get a library card. Happy library card sign-up month ✨🥳

Mychal’s Arthur Read library card tattoo

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 01/09/2026

WOOHOO!! Congratulations to @mrschureads.bsky.social and @hollyhatam.bsky.social on this picture book that is sure to bring joy to readers young and old. #kidlit

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · 01/09/2026

Love to see kids who love spooky books! Scary can be so fun. From Afoma's Reading With MG: Spooky Books for a Fearless 4th Grade Girl (Ages 8-9) readingmiddlegrade.substack.com/p/spooky-boo...

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Ask Afoma (and Paige): The rising 4th grader who loves spooky books

This girl doesn't scare easily -- she likes Goosebumps and The Wild Robot.

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